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01/07/2010 - Pond Conservations Big Pond Dip 2009 Results
Pond Conservation would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part. Remarkably little is known about Britain’s 2-3 million garden ponds and the Big Pond Dip is helping us to discover more about this mysterious habitat at the end of the garden – it’s also great fun.
In it’s first year the Big Pond Dip has already provided a range of valuable new information about the wildlife of garden ponds. Complementing more detailed garden pond research being undertaken by Pond Conservation, the Big Pond Dip is helping people to make better wildlife ponds in the their gardens – and contributing to the protection of Britain’s threatened freshwater wildlife. For example, our recent research shows that the best garden ponds support more dragonfly species than the average countryside pond.
The Big Pond Dip is running again in 2010 – and Pond Conservation are especially interested to hear from people who did the survey in 2009. You can download the form from the Pond Conservation web-site http://www.pondconservation.org.uk/bigponddip/bigponddip2010, and enter your results online to add them directly to our national database.
2009 summary of the results.
The full technical report can be downloaded from our web-site at: http://www.pondconservation.org.uk/bigponddip/firstresultsbigponddip.htm
06/05/2010 - Be Plant Wise
Why should you Be Plant Wise?
Some common pond plants can take over your pond. They can also become established in the wild, where they can smother our native plants, clog our waterways, exacerbate flooding and remove oxygen from the water, which can harm fish.
Managing your pond responsibly
Whatever plants you use you will need to manage your pond. Thats because ponds, like gardens, must be maintained and cared for to ensure they do not become overgrown. But remember when it is time to thin out your pond, always dispose of the old plants and pond material responsibly by composting it or putting it in your green waste bin.
A quick guide to five invasive aquatic plants
New Zealand pigmyweed, also known as Australian swamp stonecrop.
Water fern, also known as fairy fern/moss.
Floating pennywort.
Water primrose.
Parrots feather.
Choosing the right plants for your pond
There are many other aquatic plants avaiable to buy that will still oxygenate your pond, provide shelter for pond creatures or produce lovely flowers. Please ask for advice about choosing plants which are suitable for your pond and not likely to cause a problem for the enviroment.
Remember to be plant wise and know what you are growing. Always ask for the scientific name to avoid inadvertently purchasing one of the invasive plants listed above.
For more information please go to www.direct.gov.uk/beplantwise
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